Students Attitude Towards Public Heath And Preventing Measures

 INTRODUCTION:

Impact of COVID-19 On global public health and economics has been profound. COVID-19 has changed social,economical and physiological life of humans, especially in students life. Though there were vaccines to prevent COVID, But it was not hundred percent reliable source for not getting affected by COVID-19.  So to prevent this, various preventive measures were adapted like washing hands, sanitizing hands, wearing masks and social distancing.

RESPONSE OF STUDENTS TOWARDS PREVENTIVE MEASURES:

First, in students aspect, it felt weird to use something they were not used to. They felt uncomfortable and resisted the idea of wearing masks but as time passed, they understood the significant role played by the preventive measures. So they started following all the preventive measures.  They realised that it would not only protect themselves but also their friends and families. They became more cautious and were strict about following these . 

USAGE OF DIGITAL PLATFORM IN A PRODUCTIVE WAY:

They started using digital technology to spread the awareness.  They used various social media apps like whatsapp, Twitter, Instagram,  Facebook etc in a productive way. Students were keen on checking the guidelines provided by the health authorities and were strict about following them. 

CRUCIAL ROLE OF SOCIAL DISTANCING:

Students understood the significant role of social distancing in avoiding the spread of virus. They even stopped public gathering like partying. They started social distancing whenever they were in a crowded place. 

STEPS TAKEN BY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS:

Educational institution also started following the preventive measure by arranging a limited chairs in classroom with maximum of 20 to 25 students in each classroom. Students in class avoided having physical contact like handsake or hug. 

SIGNIFICANT ROLE OF PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND STUDENTS REALISATION TOWARDS IT :

Students understood the significant role of preventive measures. Students felt uncomfortable and hesitated the idea of wearing masks but to prevent from getting COVID-19,  They started following the preventive measures. Even the Educational Institutions made it compulsory about wearing masks, washing hands, sanitizing hands and social distancing. Students became more hygienic and this heightened their awareness of being a hygienic person. Students were keen on washing their hands every 45 minutes when they were school and they regularly sanitized their hands. They started various programmes which provided the resources of COVID  and the importance of preventive measures.

CONCLUSION:

Students have inhabited various good features during this pandemic

They developed self awareness 

They got a sense of responsibility 

They started using digital platforms in a productive way

They were keen on spreading the awareness to the society 

Overall the pandemic has created a self awareness in every students mind 

By- S. BHAVANA

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